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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bert refuse to do when he hears the Colonel coming?
(a) Talk to the Colonel.
(b) Go to his room.
(c) Run away out the back door.
(d) Stand his ground.

2. What does Bert believe he should not have to do?
(a) Leave his home.
(b) Work out in the fields like the other field hands.
(c) Stand up to Norwood.
(d) Talk with Norwood.

3. What has Robert done without permission?
(a) Left home.
(b) Taken a new job.
(c) Stayed out late.
(d) Taken the car into town.

4. Who does Cora first blame for the comment Billy makes, then realizes blame lies with Bert?
(a) Sam.
(b) Norwood.
(c) Sallie.
(d) William.

5. Where do Sally and Bert go when he pulls up outside?
(a) The bus stop.
(b) The airport.
(c) The library.
(d) The train station.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sam ask if it would be acceptable to take Sallie's luggage out the front door to the car?

2. What is Sallie careful not to acknowledge?

3. How does Bert feel about his actions?

4. What do Cora and Bert begin to do, after he tells her this news?

5. When and where does the play begin?

(see the answer key)

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